The University of Ibadan (UI) has produced 5,900 graduates for the 2024/2025 academic session, with an impressive 448 students earning First Class degrees across various disciplines.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, made this announcement during the first day of the convocation ceremony held in Ibadan for faculties including Arts, Science, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Public Health, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Congratulating the graduates, Adebowale commended their discipline, resilience, and dedication, describing their success as “a testament to hard work and perseverance.”
He further stated that UI continues to uphold its status as Nigeria’s premier university and one of Africa’s most prestigious institutions.
“The University of Ibadan has trained you to seize future opportunities with confidence and integrity,” he said.
The Vice Chancellor also highlighted the institution’s continuous advancement through innovation and digital transformation, citing the establishment of the Faculty of Computing and the growth of the Postgraduate College — the largest in Africa — as testaments to UI’s commitment to academic excellence.
Acknowledging the current economic challenges in Nigeria, Adebowale praised the resilience of scholars and students who continue to push boundaries in research, innovation, and global engagement.
He also celebrated recent international achievements by UI staff and students in research, fellowships, and academic competitions, noting that such feats reinforce the university’s leadership in the modern knowledge economy.
In his keynote address, UK-based medical practitioner and UI alumnus, Dr. Abel Adegoke, urged the graduates to embrace service, integrity, and innovation.
“True growth does not come from comfort. Go into the world not as job seekers but as solution creators. The world awaits the light of your brilliance,” he advised.
One of the graduates, Ayodeji Adeyemi from the Department of European Studies (French Unit), expressed gratitude to the institution, crediting his current posting at the ECOWAS Commission to the weight and recognition of the UI name.
“The name UI has made room for me,” he said proudly.
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